Sev-Rend has hired Mark Hoppenjans as its new national sales manager and sustainability lead.

Red Sun Farms stands as one of North America’s largest fully vertically integrated high-tech greenhouse growing operations. With complete ownership and control of the entire process, from seed selection to retail delivery, the company ensures year-round supply of top-quality produce.

“Our diverse range includes tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, specialty varieties and organics,” said Carlos Visconti, CEO of Red Sun Farms.

The uniquely fragrant tang of Meyer lemons creates a tasty variation on the classic lemon meringue pie. This version is also vegan, using what is called “aquafaba” – or chickpea water – to create the fluffy meringue. It’s the starch from the chickpeas that creates the binding effect.

NatureSweet announced several developments in its sales organization that went into effect this month.

When did outdoor grilling begin?

To be technical, grilling goes back approximately 500,000 years ago when the development of controlled fire began. But modern grilling really took off after the World War II when new housing communities developed in suburban neighborhoods.

George Stephen, a steelworker, dabbled with some metal parts, added a wire grate and assembled the first grill. It became popular in the late 1940s and took off from there in the 1950s. Today, a grill is in nearly every backyard.

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In January, longtime veterans of the California grapes industry — Jared Lane and Robert Cadena — joined forces to create Grapeco Farms LLC, a new company with the goal to provide a year-round supply of high-flavor tri-color varieties to retailers.